HIV Awareness

Course Title: HIV Awareness

Course length 2 Hours

Maximum number to attend, 20 – 60, up to 20 delegates per course

This course is aimed at all staff supporting individuals either living with HIV or at risk.

At the end of the training session, there is a written assessment to evidence the learning of the attendees.

This course can be tailored to the bespoke needs of the customer.  Please speak to a member of the sales team for further details.

Learning Outcome & Assessment Criteria

Introduction to HIV

Understand:

What is HIV?

What is the difference between HIV and AIDS?

Statistics of those living with HIV in the UK

What is primary HIV infection?

Symptoms of HIV and Causes of HIV

Describe symptoms of HIV

Discuss causes of HIV

HIV Transmission

How is HIV transmitted?

Identify routes of HIV transmission

HIV Testing

Discuss testing methods for HIV

Risks and Preventing HIV

Discuss ways to prevent HIV

Living with HIV

Discuss stigma; rights, equality and discrimination

Understand Section 60 of the Equality Act 2010